HPV self-testing kit instructions

The NHS offers some women and people with a cervix HPV self-testing. This is an alternative way to take part in cervical screening.

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. But if you were invited for cervical screening and did not attend, self-testing is the next best option.

You can do the HPV self-test yourself, at home or in a private space, at a time that suits you. You do not need an appointment.

There are 2 types of HPV self-test kits with different instructions. The Copan FLOQSwabs kit has a red-capped tube containing a swab. The Hologic Aptima kit has a white-capped tube containing liquid. Select the instructions for the kit you were sent.

You can find easy read versions of the HPV self-testing kits instructions for people with a learning disability or low levels of literacy at HPV self-testing: easy guides.

For more information on HPV self-testing, visit HPV self-testing: a self-test to help protect against cervical cancer or see the easy read version of the leaflet.

To request another format, you can phone 0300 311 22 33 or email england.contactus@nhs.net.